Nikon will let you use its cameras as high-end webcams
The Webcam Utility Software is available in beta for both Windows 10 and macOS.
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NVIDIA wants to make video calls better with AI
Its Maxine platform can reduce bandwidth and improve audio and video quality.
7The first commercial video call took place 50 years ago today
It helped pave the way for our Zoom and FaceTime-dominated reality.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Skype takes on Zoom with custom backgrounds for video calls
Microsoft also brought the feature to Teams this month.
Google Duo's group video calls roll out to everyone
You can chat with up to seven of your friends at the same time.
Google launches Duo group video calling in 'select regions'
The feature is live in Indonesia and a few other countries.
Facebook cuts its Portal smart display to $99 for Mother's Day
You can get $200 off Portal+ bundles, too.
Google Duo video calls are available on the web
You'll have to be in the US for now.
FaceTime bug lets you listen in before a call starts
It's not necessarily eavesdropping, but it's still a major privacy issue.
Facebook's Portal video hub gains major news channels and recipes
The camera also gets a manual mode for chatting with friends and relatives.
WhatsApp launches four-person group video calling
Up to four people can hold face-to-face chats.
You can now tell Google Assistant to make Duo video calls
But things aren't working properly yet.
Now Google Duo can stay signed in on more than one phone
Although the feature has not been officially announced.
Facebook makes it easier to control large Messenger groups
Group chats are getting admin privileges.
Discord makes video chat and screen sharing available to all
Group video calls let you chat with up to ten people.
Amazon brings Alexa calling to the UK, Germany and Austria
Amazon's smart speakers are now a little smarter.
Skype’s interview feature pairs video calls with a code editor
The real-time editor lets interviewers test candidates’ programming skills.
8510Amazon Echo Show review: Seeing is believing
The virtual assistant Alexa has a 'face' for the first time.
Amazon's Echo family can now make calls and send messages
The Echo takes aim at Skype and other calling services.
Signal's encrypted video calling is now available to all
There’s another secure option when voice or chat won’t do.
